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- Title
Sufi Warrior Saints: Stories of Sufi Jihad from Muslim Hagiography By Harry S. Neale.
- Authors
Melchert, Christopher
- Abstract
"Sufi Warrior Saints: Stories of Sufi Jihad from Muslim Hagiography" by Harry S. Neale is a book that explores the concept of military jihad in premodern Sufi writings. Neale presents translations of short quotations and stories from Arabic and Persian Sufi hagiography and poetry, focusing on the struggles of the lower soul (mujāhada) and the struggle against unbelievers (military jihad). The book is divided into chapters based on time and space, with each chapter providing an introduction and stories about specific saints. Neale acknowledges common themes and tropes in the stories, highlighting the importance of stories in understanding the faith of premodern Muslims. While the book has some limitations, it can be a valuable resource for those interested in premodern Sufism and the relationship between violence and faith.
- Subjects
HAGIOGRAPHY; JIHAD; SAINTS; ISLAM; SUFISM
- Publication
Journal of Islamic Studies, 2024, Vol 35, Issue 1, p101
- ISSN
0955-2340
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/jis/etad041